2005 Mercury Monterey Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Mercury Monterey, 82% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (33% of reports).
- 97power train complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 32 of 97 complaints (33%)
- Forward reverse: mentioned in 7 of 97 complaints (7%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 7 of 97 complaints (7%)
- Busy road: mentioned in 6 of 97 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2005 Mercury Monterey at $3,100, and half of them between $2,700 and $4,450.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 97 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Mercury Monterey power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monterey | 4 | 57% | 123,108 |
| 2006 Monterey | 34 | 77% | 85,889 |
| 2005 Monterey | 97 | 82% | 70,000 |
| 2004 Monterey | 203 | 72% | 77,450 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
Risk: This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's fiancée owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated while his fiancée was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond and inadvertently stopped. The contactâs fiancée pushed the vehicle over the third of a mile by…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that while slowing down the vehicle would not accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal and while switching gears the vehicle would lunge forward. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Mercury Montereys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Mercury Monterey (82% of the 119 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercury Monterey power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2005 Mercury Monterey?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,100 (half paid between $2,700 and $4,450), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Mercury Monterey?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 32 of 97 complaints, followed by “forward reverse” (7).
See all 2005 Mercury Monterey problems or power train problems across all Monterey years.